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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 268.96 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 268.96 and 132.95 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 268.96 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/268.96 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 268.96 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 35,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,758.23/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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